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Growing a Privacy Screen or Windbreak

June 13 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Iowa Western

Cost: $30 -Council Bluffs Campus


A well-designed privacy screen or windbreak can dramatically improve comfort, reduce wind exposure, and enhance the beauty of your property. In this class, you’ll learn how to select the right trees and shrubs for your goals, whether you’re creating year-round privacy, blocking prevailing winds, or establishing a natural boundary. We’ll cover spacing, growth rates, layering strategies, and maintenance considerations to ensure long-term success. You’ll also learn how to balance fast-growing species with long-lived plantings for both immediate and lasting results. By the end of the class, you’ll have a clear plan for designing and establishing your own effective screen or windbreak.

Contact: Megan Blakely
Phone: (712) 325-3267
Email: mblakely@iwcc.edu

Categories: Educational, Outdoors

Iowa Western
2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA
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